Announcements Early January

2026 Water Leaders Program applications open! Join a network of passionate professionals and elevate your leadership skills to create a lasting impact on Colorado’s water future through Water Education Colorado’s premier leadership development program. This program is designed specifically for water professionals and focuses on leadership development and personal growth. Apply by January 9th. Learn more and apply HERE.

Are you an environmental educator or have a student whose project supports environmental stewardship? EPA’s Office of Environmental Education is seeking applications for the 2025 President’s Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). Applications for both awards are due no later than Friday, January 16, 2025. Learn more HERE.

Do you know a young person, aged 18-24, interested in Colorado water careers? We are looking for our next cohort of evaluators for our Water Education Exemplars Project. Applications are due Friday, January 16, 2025. Learn more about becoming an evaluator HERE. Learn more about the Water Education Exemplars HERE. 

CWCB has released a new Water Funding Explorer that provides practical and easy-to-use grant information for interested applicants and much more. Learn more HERE. 

The Colorado Water Loss Initiative (CWLI) has a new home on the CWCB website, creating a centralized hub for water loss auditing, training, and technical assistance. The site brings together updated guidance, Colorado case studies, auditing tools, a training calendar for upcoming 2025–2026 cohorts, and direct access to the Colorado Water Loss data portal. By integrating CWLI resources into the CWCB platform, Colorado is strengthening long-term water efficiency efforts and supporting utilities in reducing water loss—the most cost-effective “new” source of water. Learn more HERE.